Dr. Sara Ilstedt

Professor

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Biography

Sara Ilstedt holds a Master's degree in industrial design and a PhD in human-computer interaction focused on wellbeing design. Her research interests encompass design for gender issues, sustainability, and behavioral changes. During her PhD, she worked at the Interactive Institute, contributing to projects that visualized energy consumption, including the award-winning projects

Research Interests

Human-Computer Interaction Wellbeing Design Sustainability Gender Issues Behavioral Changes

Courses

Advanced Product Design Advanced Service Design Advanced Sketching Exercises Design for Sustainability Design Methodology Urban Mobility Thesis in Technical Design, Advanced Level Sustainable Consumption Innovations for the Growing City Integrating Scientific and Societal Needs through Design Thinking Developing Creativity

Requirements for Royal Institute of Technology

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
PTE
Writing
Required:61
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in a relevant field Calculus in one variable Linear Algebra Probability Theory and Statistics
Application Checklist
  • Certificates and diplomas from previous university studies
  • Transcript of completed courses and grades
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Summary sheet (if required by program)
  • Letters of Recommendation (standard for most programs)
Specialization Notes

Specific requirements apply to all departments. For Architecture, a portfolio is mandatory and submitted via a separate KTH system.